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Mnemonics, Simplified Concepts & Thoughts

Author: Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics

He is the section editor of Orthopedics in Epomedicine. He searches for and share simpler ways to make complicated medical topics simple. He also loves writing poetry, listening and playing music.
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Books to study for Orthopedics Residency

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Jun 20, 2024Jun 21, 2024

The experience of an orthopedic residency is intense, challenging, but also incredibly rewarding for those passionate about musculoskeletal health and surgery. He/she will be looking at patients in outpatient department, inpatient patients, preparing patients for surgery including fitness, assisting and performing surgeries, preparing and presenting multiple topics, journal clubs and…

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Inferior Venacava (IVC) Tributaries and Abdominal Aorta Branches : Mnemonic

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, May 11, 2024May 11, 2024

Inferior Venacava (IVC) Tributaries Mnemonic: I Like To Rise So Incredibly High 1. common Iliac veins (L5) – Origin or Formation 2. Lumbar veins (L1-L5) 3. Testicular/gonadal veins – right (L2) 4. Renal veins (L1) 5. Suprarenal veins – right (L1) 6. Inferior phrenic veins (T8) 7. Hepatic veins (T8)…

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Facial Nerve : Mnemonics

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, May 3, 2024May 3, 2024

Course Origin: Ponto-medullary junction (Nucleus solitarius, Facial nucleus and Superior salivatory nucleus) Internal acoustic meatus: 7 up, Coke down Facial canal: After exiting skull from stylomastoid foramen: Further reading: Facial nerve lesions 1. Supranuclear lesion: Contralateral lower 1/2 face paralyzed; forehead wrinkling spared (Bilateral cortical innervation) 2. Infranuclear lesion: Entire…

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Biomechanics in MIPO (Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis)

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Jan 17, 2024Jan 20, 2024

1. Provides optimal environment for fracture healing: 2. Relative stability of fracture: 3. Acts as internal fixator: 4. Plate length and Number of screws in Bridge plate function: 5. Plate working length: References:

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MRCS Part A : Experience

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Oct 6, 2023May 17, 2024

Exam and Results Exam date: September 12, 2023 Result date: October 5, 2023 Attempt: First Background: Recently passed PG in Orthopedics and Trauma from Nepal Maximum possible score overall: 299 (1 question was cancelled) Overall score required to pass: 200 (66.8%) Score obtained: 250 (83.6%) Application Preparation Preparation time: 3…

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Statistics – High Yield (Cheat Sheet)

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Sep 8, 2023Jul 13, 2024

Normal distribution Non-normal distribution a. Positive skew: Longer or fatter tail on right b. Negative skew: Longer or fatter tail on left 2X2 tables Disease present Disease absent Test positive TP FP Test negative FN TN Event Non-event Exposed or Treatment a b Non-exposed or Placebo c d Formulae Incidence…

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Electrosurgery Notes

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Sep 2, 2023Sep 2, 2023

Terminologies Electrosurgery modalities Modality Electrode configuration Waveform Indications Remarks DC Electrocautery Patients with ICDs and pacemakers No current passes through patient (direct heat transference to tissue) AC Unaltered sine wave a. High voltage, Low ampere Can be tolerated in patients with pacemakers at low dosage Electrodessication Monoterminal Markedly damped Superficial…

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Orthopedic Examination Made Easy

Dr. Sulabh Kumar Shrestha, MS Orthopedics, Jun 4, 2023Jun 23, 2024

Orthopedic examination is a fundamental aspect of assessing musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and disorders. This comprehensive guide aims to provide healthcare professionals, students, and practitioners with a thorough understanding of the principles, techniques, and best practices involved in conducting orthopedic examinations. By examining the mechanics behind the tests, readers will gain…

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